F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1998)
2. For bench priming, mount the brake master cylinder in a vise.
3. Install short brake tubes with the ends submerged in the brake master cylinder reservoir, and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with High
Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ- 19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
4. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal, or slowly depress the primary piston until clear fluid flows from both brake tubes, without air bubbles.
5. If the brake master cylinder is being primed at the bench, install it in the vehicle.
6. Remove the short brake tubes, and install the brake outlet tubes.
7. Bleed each brake tube at the brake master cylinder as follows:
1
Have an assistant pump the brake pedal, and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
2
Loosen the rearmost brake tube fittings until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal,
tighten the brake tube fitting.
3
Repeat this operation until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
4
Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary. Repeat the bleeding operation at the front brake tube.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING: BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS POLYGLYCOL ETHERS AND POLYGLYCOLS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WASH
HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF BRAKE FLUID CONTACTS EYES, FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE
VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
